Charleston Weather in October

What's the weather like in Charleston (Illinois) in October 2024?

The climate in Charleston during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Charleston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Charleston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.5°F
Average temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charleston with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Charleston

Charleston average temperature in October

October rainfall

Charleston average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Charleston average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Charleston in October 2024.

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Charleston weather stats

Charleston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1°C 33.8°F
Wettest month: July 108mm 4.3ins
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